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Mark Schiefelbein

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June 12, 2015

China’s emerging stand-up comedy scene draws young people

BEIJING (AP) — Under rotating ceiling fans in hot, crowded bars, an edgier form of entertainment is emerging in China that reflects greater cultural freedom: stand-up comedy.

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